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vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
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not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner's manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 34 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 67
Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Multi-Information Display P. 81
2Controls P. 97
Setting the Clock P. 98 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 99
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 109
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 124
2Features P. 135
Audio System P. 136 Audio without Navigation System P. 141
General Information on the Audio System P. 169
2Driving P. 191
Before Driving P. 192 Towing a Trailer P. 197
Refueling P. 232 Fuel Economy P. 235
2Maintenance P. 237
Before Performing Maintenance P. 238 Maintenance Minder ™
P. 241
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 266
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 280
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 285
Tools P. 286 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 287
Overheating P. 297 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 299
2Information P. 311
Specifications P. 312 Identification Numbers P. 314
Emissions Testing P. 317 Warranty Coverages P. 319
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Audio System (P 136)
❙Navigation System *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 116)
❙Heated Mirror Button *
(P 116)
❙Seat Heater Switches *
(P131)
❙Ignition Switch (P 109)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 117)
❙SPORT Mode Button (P 211)
❙NORMAL Mode Button (P 211)
❙ECON Mode Button (P 211)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P 216)
❙km/mph Change Button (P81)
❙System Indicators (P 68)
❙Gauges (P 81)
❙Multi-Information Display (P 83)
❙Climate Control System (P132 )
❙Hazard Warning Button

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
The Shift UP/Down Indicators*

(P209) ● These indicators alert you when it is appropriate to
shift to attain better fuel economy.
Displays when shifting up
is recommended.
Displays when shifting down
is recommended.
The indicators do not come on in SPORT mode. Ambient Meter ●
Changes color to reflect your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Blue green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● Changes to constant red when SPORT mode is selected.
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with:
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
Your brake or accelerator pedal operation, and shift
changes based on the shift up indicator.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
Canadian models

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Quick Reference Guide
The Honda IMA System
The main power source for the Honda IMA system is the gasoline engine.
The electric motor assists the engine to improve fuel economy, based on
current operating conditions.Tips to Improve Fuel Economy
To help your vehicle’s fuel economy: ● Avoid aggressive acceleration/braking
● Monitor the ambient meter and the Eco drive bar
displayed on the multi-information display.
It reflects your driving style. (P8, 86)
Start-up/Low speed cruise/
Aggressive acceleration
● The electric motor assists the engine.
Slow acceleration/High speed cruise
● Only the engine powers the vehicle. Deceleration
● The IMA system charges the IMA battery.
Stop
● Auto Idle Stop is in
operation.
Vehicle Speed
Time
Eco Drive
Bar Display
IMA
System IMA

System
IMA

System
IMA
System
Electric
Motor
Assist Engine

ON Electric
Motor
OFF
Charging
Engine

ON
Engine
OFF
Engine
OFF
IMA
Battery IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
IMA
Battery
Fuel Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Electric Motor OFF

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P67)
Tachometer
CHRG/ASST Indicators
IMA Battery Charge Level Indicator
Shift Up/Down Indicator *Multi-Information
Display
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode Indicator
*
System Indicators
Lights Reminders
Instant Fuel
Economy GaugeSpeedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security Alarm
System Indicator
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
Gauges
(P81)/Multi-Information Display (P83)/System Indicators (P68)
Ambient Meter
System Indicators System Indicators
System IndicatorsLights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
12 Volt Battery
Charging System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Immobilizer System Indicator
IMA System Indicator
Auto Idle Stop
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
U.S. models only
Door/Hatch Open
Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Cruise Control
Indicator
System Message
Indicator
High Temperature Indicator
Low Temperature Indicator
SPORT Mode
Indicator
NORMAL Mode
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

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Quick Reference Guide
Hatch (P104)
● With the doors unlocked, press the hatch
release button on the hatch to open it.
Door Mirrors (P118)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P107)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
OFF position, the passenger's window can
be opened and closed with its own switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
ON position, the passenger's window
switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Clock (P98)
a Press the FM/AM button until you hear
a beep. The displayed time begins flashing.
b Press the
(1 (Hour) or (2 (Minute)
button to set the time. Press the
(3
(Reset) button to set the time to the nearest hour.
c Press the FM/AM button again to set the time.
The navigation system receives signals from
GPS satellites, updating the clock
automatically.
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P135)
Audio System (P136)
Models without navigation system
Button
TITLE Button
FM/AM Button
(Power) Button
CD Button AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
SCAN Button
(Sound) Button
VOL/SELECT
(Volume/Select) Knob
SEEK ButtonPreset Buttons
Button
SEEK Button
Auxiliary Input Jack Audio Display
RDM/A.SEL (Random/Auto Select) Button
RPT (Repeat) Button

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P191)
Manual Transmission (P208)
Automatic Transmission (CVT)
(P203) ● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
● Shifting 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode
(P205)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or down without
removing your hands from the steering wheel.
●Pulling a paddle shifter changes the
mode from automatic transmission (CVT)
to 7-speed manual shift mode. The
(M
indicator and the selected speed number
are displayed in the shift indicator.
● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily
changes the mode from automatic
transmission (CVT) to 7-speed manual
shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
L (Low) Mode (P207)
● Use Low to get more power when
climbing steep hills.
● Pull the
(+ and (- paddle shifters at the
same time until the shift indicator display
changes to “L”.
SPORT Mode
NORMAL Mode/ECON Mode
(
M Indicator
Shift Indicator
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (+

Paddle Shifter
Ignition Switch
Release
ButtonShift Lever
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
7-speed mode can be used.
L mode is available.
Depress the brake pedal
and press the release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever
without pressing the
release button.
Press the release button to
move the shift lever.